8 Bible Verses about Temporary Affliction Of Saints

The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;

In truth I tell you that you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will suffer pain, but your pain shall turn to joy.

At the thought of this you are full of exultation, though (if it has been necessary) you have suffered for the moment somewhat from various trials;

God, from whom all help comes, and who called you, by your union with Christ, into his eternal glory, will, when you have suffered for a little while, himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

He preferred sharing the hardships of God's People to enjoying the short-lived pleasures of sin.

and that is why I submit to anything for the sake of God's People, that they also may obtain the Salvation which comes from union with Christ Jesus, and imperishable glory.

For my part, I will most gladly spend, and be spent, for your welfare. Can it be that the more intensely I love you the less I am to be loved?

I do not count the sufferings of our present life worthy of mention when compared with the Glory that is to be revealed and bestowed upon us.